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Longan and Plum


Plum and Longan


Benefits

Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healthy mucus membrane, prevents oral cavity cancer, Prevents anemia, Prevents cases of morning sickness, Prevents lung cancer, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of colonic diseases   
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes   

General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis   
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold   

Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation   
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots   

Hair Benefits
Not Available   
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth   
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting   

Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain   
Allergic reaction   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon   
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
15.00 g   
27
11.42 g   
99+

Fiber
1.10 g   
35
1.40 g   
32

Sugar
Not Available   
9.92 g   
22

Protein
1.30 g   
17
0.70 g   
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09   
17
0.06   
21

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg   
37
17.00 mcg   
22

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
24
0.03 mg   
33

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.50 mg   
2
0.03 mg   
33

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.00 mg   
9
0.42 mg   
35

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg   
12
0.14 mg   
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.03 mg   
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg   
36
5.00 mcg   
30

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg   
32
9.50 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available   
0.26 mg   
26

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available   
6.40 mcg   
12

Lycopene
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available   
73.00 mcg   
19

Choline
Not Available   
1.90 mg   
31

Fat
0.40 g   
21
0.28 g   
29

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
266.00 mg   
24
157.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.13 mg   
99+
0.17 mg   
99+

Sodium
0.00 mg   
21
0.00 mg   
21

Calcium
1.00 mg   
99+
6.00 mg   
39

Magnesium
10.00 mg   
25
7.00 mg   
28

Zinc
0.05 mg   
28
0.10 mg   
23

Phosphorus
12.00 mg   
34
16.00 mg   
29

Manganese
Not Available   
0.05 mg   
99+

Copper
0.10 mg   
22
0.06 mg   
39

Selenium
0.60 mcg   
10
0.00 mcg   
17

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
0.00 mg   
38

Omega 6s
0.00 mg   
99+
44.00 mg   
36

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available   
7.00 mg   
12

Water Content
78.00 g   
99+
87.02 g   
26

Ash
0.50 g   
26
0.40 g   
33

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
83.00 kcal   
7
46.00 kcal   
27

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
49.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available   
240.00 kcal   
34

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
63.00 kcal   
17

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal   
30
71.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Jam
Not Available   
310.00 kcal   
9

Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal   
99+
294.00 kcal   
20

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit, Tropical   
Tree fruit   

Season
Mid to late summer   
Summer   

Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew   
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage   

Seedless Variety
Not Available   
Yes   

Color
Rusty brown   
Pink, Purple, Red   

Inside Color
Yellowish brown   
Yellow   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Fleshy   
Grainy   

Taste
Sweetish   
Juicy, Sweet, Tart   

Origin
Mexico   
Caucasus   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Well-drained   
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam   

Soil pH
5-7   
5.5-6.5   

Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts   
Cold   

Facts

Facts about
  • Longan is also called as "Dragon's eye" in China as it gives an impression of an eyeball.
  • Longan seeds can be used to absorb the venom after the snake bite and they also help to stop bleeding.
  
  • In china, plums are used for production of wine.
  • A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
  • Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Thailand   
China   

Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam   
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America   

Top Importer
China   
United Kingdom   

Top Exporter
Thailand   
Chile   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan   
Prunus domestica   

Synonym
Dragon eye   
Not Available   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Viridiplantae   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Rosidae   
Rosidae   

Order
Sapindales   
Rosales   

Family
Sapindaceae   
Rosaceae   

Genus
Dimocarpus   
Prunus   

Species
D. longan   
P. domestica   

Generic Group
Not Available   
Rose   

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Difference Between Longan and Plum

We might think that Longan and Plum are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Plum Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Plum is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Plum with peel is 83.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Plum belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Longan and Plum is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Plum belongs to Rosaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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